The Armada gets a significant makeover for 2021, starting with a squarer front end featuring prominent headlights. The design revisions reach out back, too, with a new bumper and taillights that are connected by a continuous trim piece. There's also a newly available Midnight Edition with blacked-out trim. Inside, Nissan redesigned the center stack and added a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay.
PROS Serenely quiet and comfy, smooth, potent powertrain, pillowy ride.
CONS Dreadful fuel economy, some dated interior elements, wanders at highway speeds.
The 2021 Nissan Armada is a big, comfortable brute that can tow the boat and haul the family all at once.
PROS Spacious inside Lusty V-8 Strong for towing Good safety features Value at the base level
CONS Gas guzzler Third row for kids only Gets expensive Plodding moves
Pros Iconic exterior design Luxurious interior Powerful engines Commendable off-roading capabilities
Cons Hard to get in and out Not as much cargo space as expected Unavailable with latest infotainment tech Clumsy handling on pavement
Pros A box-shaped rocket ship, boosted performance doesn't compromise off-road prowess, a millionaire's Jeep.
Cons Boxy shape makes it overly noisy on the highway, cornering is not a strong suit, high cost makes scratching it more concerning.